JAN 28 

Hebrews 4:15
Memorise Hebrews 4:15
“…tempted like as we are yet without sin.” 

We have already established the fact that Jesus was fully man as He was born in a manger, grew into boyhood and then manhood in his home in Nazareth. He experienced tiredness, hunger, thirst, sorrow and grief. When He saw that His friend Lazarus died, He wept. 

It was necessary for Jesus to be fully man in order to be our mediator. As a man, He functions as our great High Priest, coming in between us and the Father. It was only as a High Priest that Jesus was able to intercede on behalf of man and thus represent man before God. In Old Testament times, the High Priest was the only one who entered the Holy of Holies once a year to offer sacrifices to atone for the sins of the people of Israel. But first, as sinful man, he had to atone for his own sins by sacrificing his own offering.

Without being man, Christ could not be man’s sin-bearer. Thus Jesus had to be fully man and fully God in order to be the perfect sin-bearer and sacrifice that can atone for our sins. Our text tells us that He was “without sin.” Jesus Christ acts both as high priest and sacrifice. When He died on the cross, He took your place, and made His own pure soul and innocent body an offering and perfect sacrifice for sin. 

Jesus is like us in every aspect but without sin. How amazing that the divine Son of God would not just take on part of our humanity but all of it – body, mind and emotions. He became man in full so that He might save us in full. Hallelujah! What a Saviour! 

My friend, there is no one who can take your sin away, there is no mere human being, no church, no system – the Lord Jesus Christ is the only high priest. He understands, sympathizes and succours those whom He represents. As you go through distress and struggle with your sin, you are represented this day in heaven. Jesus the high priest has paid the price for your sin and brings your problems before God the Father in heaven. He intercedes on our behalf. What an intercessor! 

Thought: No ordinary priest but Jesus the perfect high priest can take away our sin. 
Prayer: Lord, thank You for Your unconditional love that You went all the way to the cross for my sin.